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The Five Most Exciting Nationals Players to Watch in 2023

ByNick Meyers|
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with teammates after driving in the game winning run with a single in the tenth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on September 28, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with teammates after driving in the game winning run with a single in the tenth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on September 28, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA – JUNE 24: MacKenzie Gore #1 of the San Diego Padres pitches during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies June 24, 2022 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JUNE 24: MacKenzie Gore #1 of the San Diego Padres pitches during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies June 24, 2022 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

1. MacKenzie Gore

There are plenty of fans who are still not familiar with MacKenzie Gore, and understandably so since the left-hander was not able to debut with the Nationals last season due to injury. However, it is safe to say that we should get familiar, as Gore is arguably the best piece of the haul we got in return for Juan Soto.

Reese Evans spotlighted MacKenzie Gore in an article for the site a couple weeks back, which I will plug here, that outlined all of the reasons and more Nats fans should be excited to see the lefty debut for the club in 2023. And if you need any more reason, just check out his stuff:

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